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BF52 FTU

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,900 mi
Last recorded102,900 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,900 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 103,125 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 103,125 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,387 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 99,822 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,820 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,804 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 95,010 miles

n/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge

s r s light on

Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,620 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and small cut in inner rim proctor

Fail 14 Oct 2008 91,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and small cut in inner rim proctor

Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre bald on edge 2mm wear testable

Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre bald on edge 2mm wear testable

Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,674 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 83,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BF52 FTU is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 FTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 FTU registered?

BF52 FTU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is BF52 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FTU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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